Description
Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta is a rich and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh spinach in a creamy sauce served over pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces uncooked pasta
- 2 chicken breasts cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 3–4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon flour
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1–2 cups baby spinach (loosely packed)
- Small handful fresh basil chopped finely
- Freshly grated parmesan cheese to taste
Instructions
- Boil a salted pot of water and cook pasta al dente according to package directions.
- Add the chicken pieces to a skillet with olive oil. Season with garlic powder, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and salt & pepper. Cook over medium-high heat for 4 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink. Transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Add chicken broth, garlic, Dijon mustard, flour, and lemon juice to the pan. Stir until well combined and let it bubble for a minute.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and cream to the pan. Simmer for 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken back into the pan. Cook until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens, being careful not to overcook.
- Stir in basil and spinach. Cook for a minute until it wilts. Taste and season with extra salt & pepper if needed.
- Drain the pasta and toss it with the sauce. Serve immediately with freshly grated parmesan.
Notes
- I used julienned sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained prior to adding to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Creamy Tuscan Chicken Pasta, Chicken Pasta, Italian Pasta